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    Human Resources

    Quick Lube Q&A: Deanna Baumgardner of Employers Advantage

    NOLN Staff Reporters
    April 12, 2024
    Employers Advantage Founder Deanna Baumgardner shares how to stay on the same page as your team.

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    Education+Training

    Letting Young Talent Shine

    Kacey Frederick
    April 1, 2024
    Brynn Wimmers wants to see more young women like her enter the automotive field.
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    Leadership

    Cultivating Employee Goals

    Peter Suciu
    April 1, 2024
    How to be SMART about setting goals.
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    Customer Service

    Serving Younger Generations as Customers

    Enid Burns
    April 1, 2024
    You don't need to treat younger customers with extra attention, but you do need to assess how much of an explanation of services is required.
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    Tech+Tools

    Hands-On Technology

    Peter Suciu
    March 29, 2024
    More than getting the hands dirty.
    Hanna Bubser
    Tech+Tools

    Women in Auto Care Panel Highlights Industry Trends

    Hanna Bubser
    March 5, 2024
    The annual Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference included a panel about EVs, ADAS, and more.
    Emily Rowe
    Running a Shop

    Lookin’ Good, Inside and Out

    Carol Badaracco Padgett
    March 1, 2024
    Shop aesthetics and heart help keep the car count high.
    Courtesy of Justin Krizman
    Running a Shop

    Multi-Shop Ops

    Carol Badaracco Padgett
    March 1, 2024
    Tactics for running more than one quick lube.
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    Tech+Tools

    Optimizing Service Offerings

    Hanna Bubser
    March 1, 2024
    AutoSAM is a customer-facing software for shops.
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    Finance+Operations

    A Whole Different Animal

    Carol Badaracco Padgett
    March 1, 2024
    Five tips for the newcomer quick lube owner.
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    Leadership

    Cleaning Up is Good Business

    Peter Suciu
    March 1, 2024
    An organized and clean shop will be inviting to customers and employees alike.

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